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COUGH-TOPICAL NASAL DECONGESTANTS Flashcards

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What is the trade name of the product with the primary ingredient Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%

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,Afrin Original Nasal Spray

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What is the trade name of the product with the primary ingredient Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%

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,Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray

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What is the trade name of the product with the primary ingredient Phenylephrine HCl 1%

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,4-Way Fast Acting

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What is the trade name of the product with the primary ingredient Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

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,Neo-Synephrine Mild Strength Nasal Spray

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What is the trade name of the product with the primary ingredient Phenylephrine HCl 0.125%

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,Little Remedies Decongestant Nose Drops

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What is the trade name of the product with the primary ingredient Xylometazoline 0.1%

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,Otrivin Medicated Cold & Nasal Spray

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What is the primary ingredient of Afrin Original Nasal Spray

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,Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%

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What is the primary ingredient of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray

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,Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%

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What is the primary ingredient of 4-Way Fast Acting

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,Phenylephrine HCl 1%

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What is the primary ingredient of Neo-Synephrine Mild Strength Nasal Spray

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,Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

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What is the primary ingredient of Little Remedies Decongestant Nose Drops

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,Phenylephrine HCl 0.125%

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What is the primary ingredient of Otrivin Medicated Cold & Nasal Spray

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,Xylometazoline 0.1%

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What is the recommended dosage for Ephedrine 0.5% in adults and children ≥ 12 years

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Ephedrine 0.5% in children 6 to < 12 years

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,1–2 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Ephedrine 0.5% in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Levmetamfetamine 0.04–0.15 mg/800 mL of air in adults

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,2 inhalations in each nostril not more often than every 2 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Levmetamfetamine 0.04–0.15 mg/800 mL of air in children 6 to < 12 years

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,1 inhalation in each nostril not more often than every 2 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Levmetamfetamine 0.04–0.15 mg/800 mL of air in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Naphazoline 0.05% in adults

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,1–2 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 6 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Naphazoline 0.05% in children 6 to < 12 years

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,Not recommended for children <12 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Naphazoline 0.05% in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Oxymetazoline 0.05% in adults and children ≥ 12 years

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10–12 hours (maximum: 2 doses/ 24 hours)

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What is the recommended dosage for Oxymetazoline 0.05% in children 6 to < 12 years

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10–12 hours (maximum: 2 doses/ 24 hours)

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What is the recommended dosage for Oxymetazoline 0.05% in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Phenylephrine 1.0% in adults

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Phenylephrine 1.0% in children 6 to < 12 years

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,Not recommended for children <12 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Phenylephrine 1.0% in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Phenylephrine 0.5% in adults

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Phenylephrine 0.5% in children 6 to < 12 years

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Phenylephrine 0.5% in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Phenylephrine 0.25% in adults

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Propylhexedrine 0.4–0.5 mg/800 mL of air in adults

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,2 inhalations in each nostril not more often than every 2 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Propylhexedrine 0.4–0.5 mg/800 mL of air in children 6 to < 12 years

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,2 inhalations in each nostril not more often than every 2 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Propylhexedrine 0.4–0.5 mg/800 mL of air in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Xylometazoline 0.1% in adults

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 8–10 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Xylometazoline 0.1% in children 6 to < 12 years

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,Not recommended for children <12 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Xylometazoline 0.1% in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the recommended dosage for Xylometazoline 0.05% in adults

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 8–10 hours

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What is the recommended dosage for Xylometazoline 0.05% in children 6 to < 12 years

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 8–10 hours (maximum: 3 doses/ 24 hours)

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What is the recommended dosage for Xylometazoline 0.05% in children 2 to < 6 years

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults and children ≥ 12 years of Ephedrine 0.5%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Ephedrine 0.5%

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,1–2 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the dosage for children 2 to < 6 years of Ephedrine 0.5%

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults of Levmetamfetamine 0.04–0.15 mg/800 mL of air

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,2 inhalations in each nostril not more often than every 2 hours

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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Levmetamfetamine 0.04–0.15 mg/800 mL of air

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,1 inhalation in each nostril not more often than every 2 hours

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What is the dosage for children 2 to < 6 years of Levmetamfetamine 0.04–0.15 mg/800 mL of air

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults of Naphazoline 0.05%

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,1–2 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 6 hours

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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Naphazoline 0.05%

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,Not recommended for children <12 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for children 2 to < 6 years of Naphazoline 0.05%

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults and children ≥ 12 years of Oxymetazoline 0.05%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10–12 hours (maximum: 2 doses/ 24 hours)

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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Oxymetazoline 0.05%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 10–12 hours (maximum: 2 doses/ 24 hours)

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What is the dosage for children 2 to < 6 years of Oxymetazoline 0.05%

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults of Phenylephrine 1.0%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

54
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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Phenylephrine 1.0%

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,Not recommended for children <12 years except under advice of HCP

55
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What is the dosage for children 2 to < 6 years of Phenylephrine 1.0%

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults of Phenylephrine 0.5%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Phenylephrine 0.5%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the dosage for children 2 to < 6 years of Phenylephrine 0.5%

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults of Phenylephrine 0.25%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours

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What is the dosage for adults of Propylhexedrine 0.4–0.5 mg/800 mL of air

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,2 inhalations in each nostril not more often than every 2 hours

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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Propylhexedrine 0.4–0.5 mg/800 mL of air

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,2 inhalations in each nostril not more often than every 2 hours

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What is the dosage for children 2 to < 6 years of Propylhexedrine 0.4–0.5 mg/800 mL of air

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults of Xylometazoline 0.1%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 8–10 hours

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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Xylometazoline 0.1%

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,Not recommended for children <12 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for children 2 to < 6 years of Xylometazoline 0.1%

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,Not recommended for children <6 years except under advice of HCP

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What is the dosage for adults of Xylometazoline 0.05%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 8–10 hours

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What is the dosage for children 6 to < 12 years of Xylometazoline 0.05%

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,2–3 drops/sprays in each nostril not more often than every 8–10 hours (maximum: 3 doses/

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What are the advantages of nasal sprays as a delivery form?

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imple to use, cover a large surface area, relatively inexpensive, and have a fast onset of action.

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What are the disadvantages of nasal sprays as a delivery form?

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Imprecise dosage, a tendency for the tip to become clogged with repeated use, and a high risk of contamination from aspiration of nasal mucus into the bottle.

70
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What are the advantages of metered pump sprays as a delivery form?

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Deliver a more precise dose.

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What are the advantages of nasal drops as a delivery form?

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Preferred for small children.

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What are the disadvantages of nasal drops as a delivery form?

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Can be difficult to use, cover a limited surface area, and pass easily into the larynx. A high risk of contamination from touching the dropper to the nasal mucosa during administration is also recognized.

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What are the advantages of nasal inhalers as a delivery form?

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Small and convenient to use.

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What are the disadvantages of nasal inhalers as a delivery form?

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Require an unobstructed airway and sufficient air flow to distribute the drug to the nasal mucosa. Lose efficacy after 2–3 months due to dissipation of the active ingredien

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What factors have been shown to be associated with reduced efficacy of topical nasal dosage forms?

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Presence of nasal polyps, enlarged turbinates, and abnormalities such as septal deviation.

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